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[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Our ticketing server is down right now, but we do know we've had issues with a Huawei phone running on 5.0.1 and its being worked on. We could possibly have a fix in our next update. I'll update you further when that server comes back online.

We understand why that would make you switch back. If you don't mind, could you provide us your phone model, os version, and connection (wifi/data) that this happened on? Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] ratbags:
Well it's a relatively obscure Amazon fire phone with kit Kat, using Wi-Fi. So I can see why I might be having issues.
[Android Apps and Games] Bloodiez:
Stuck when enabling vpn.. Like forever on my lenovo a7000plus
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That's unfortunate. Could you give us your os version?

One thing you can try is to uninstall adclear and delete the certificate (if you installed it), then reboot and install again. I'm not sure if you tried to install multiple times, but that sometimes causes issues with the VPN.

Edit: Also, did this happen on wifi or lte/4g?
[Android Apps and Games] Bloodiez:
Im using lolipop 5.02

I've reinstalled and restart my phone but the problem still there.

Im using 3g for data connection.
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
Are you illiterate? Why would I be polite towards an app that steals every one's data that uses it. C'mon guy have some common sense. :rolleyes::eek:
[Android Apps and Games] rbird2:
If you do not like what they are doing, then do not use their app!

They make it very clear what they are collecting etc. on page 1

Just because you do not like it, others may not mind sharing this information for a FREE no-root ad blocker.
[Android Apps and Games] IAmLucky:
But nothing bad haven't happened. If anything happened, we would see it in comments. No privacy leaked. No information stolen. What's your point? If something will be suspicious about this app, mods will remove it for sure. But nobody can confirm that it is really safe for sure.

Though, devs still working for app anyways, and trying to improve it, not like you sitting and browsing apps to write a negative reviews.
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
You are damn oblivious. Look at all the comments: http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/4b1zoo/adclear_is_a_new_rootless_adblock_that_is/

This is just one of em.. "NetGuard already does this, and is free and open source, without mining data. There's no reason an app like this should go near your IMEI, even hashing it... It takes milliseconds to reverse an IMEI hash, and it's still uniquely identifying you."

"In the future we may sell anonymized data to carriers" ---> Literally in the OP!!!!!!!!!!!

This app is crap, sorry but its just the truth. It's sketchy as hell and explicitly states they will sell your data. Learn to read first :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] Andrewtst:
I myself definitely not using it, I rather see the adv than data being collect, it might not be use now but it may use it for future.

Thanks developer is honest mention about it, so use it or not up to user decision.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
"In the future we may sell anonymized data to carriers, but that's one idea of many. That's part of what we want to know from you. This is a unique business plan for the ad blocking market. Would you be more inclined toward an acceptable ads or freemium model (premium being opting out of analytics)?"

One of the main reasons we created an XDADB thread was to get feedback into our business plan. We would be glad to offer a different model, but so far there hasn't been a demand for it.
[Android Apps and Games] simexi2:
Should this block youtube ads? I still get ads.. at least in the beginning of video.

Using Samsung S5 Neo / 5.1.1
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It should, but it's not something we're always 100% with. For ad blockers, YouTube is kind of the top dog to fight against. Since video ads are the most successful, they try really hard to fight back against ad blockers. It can be a chess match sometimes, but we've got some interesting ideas for the future to be more successful.
[Android Apps and Games] simexi2:
Yeah, but should those ads be blocked if certain servers are blocked, like googleads.g.doubleclick.net, ad.doubleclick.net, pagead2.googlesyndication.com ?
[Android Apps and Games] TeamSlayr:
Im having massive battery drains from Adclear.. Not sure why :/
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It's a little more complex than that, unfortunately. I'll see if SEVENDev can explain it, as I'd probably butcher it, lol.

EDIT: Essentially, blocking the servers can cause things like the app crashing or the video refusing to play.

If it's showing that in your battery screen, don't worry. The number there will be inflated because of how the VPN works. There's no work around as it's an Android issue.
[Android Apps and Games] IAmLucky:
well, you don't need to be unpolite :) you could give link already, though, had to dig a lot to find what you mean in that link, cuz everyone were just speaking about netguard. So does 'anonymozed data' means privacy data or smth sensitive? But also does anyone got hurt by this app yet? (I can't find anyone who did) so you can't judge adclear yet.

Yeah, there could be no certificates at all in phone, would be better, since netguard does not require to install certificate and blocks ads successfully. Also maybe adclear can make app open source so all people can see source.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Anonymized data means just that: anonymous. It would be aggregated data intended to help carriers or web sites provide better service to you. There's no reason for us to personally identify someone unless we become legally required to. We collect analytics to improve the app and have all of our features be completely free.

We do release source code on Github.

EDIT: I should say that the source code is only for our bug tracker, which is why we don't try to assume the title of open source.
[Android Apps and Games] fluxgfx:
The current release of AdClear seems to be pretty stable on my Z2, Nexus 6P and my Mi5. I haven't experienced any more trouble with access to site with encrypted ads at this time.

Is there any specifics your team would like tested?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That's great to hear! I don't have any specifics right now; let us know if you experience anything major!
[Android Apps and Games] dwang:
so I'm trying this out on my nexus 6p and I can see that it blocking browser ads, but I don't see it blocking ads in apps at all.

I've tried bleacher report, youtube, gsam battery monitor, ign, flixster and they all show ads.

I have "advanced protection" enabled

i'm using version 541
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That's unfortunate. Can you tell us what OS you are using?
[Android Apps and Games] dwang:
latest android m 6.0.1 build mhc19i
[Android Apps and Games] SEVENDev:
Odd, I am not getting the same as you on a nexus 5. gsam battery monitor I see no ads. IGN I see the box where ads are supposed to be placed in app and there are none within it just an empty box. Flixster no ads. I will look into this further thanks for providing the apps.
[Android Apps and Games] simexi2:
I also see ads in gsam battery monitor. Should they be blocked in any country etc?

hxxp://i64.tinypic.com/bhaf5z.jpg

Oh, adclear says it has blocked 3 ads...

Samsung S5 Neo / 5.1.1
[Android Apps and Games] rumz82:
Brilliant. Will try and get back to you with an update. Thank you for your help
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thank you! We're rolling out a stability update for Dubbel hopefully this week (holiday may interfere). If you have some odd performance issues that's probably the reason.
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
I feel AdClear blocks ads better than Adguard (may be a placebo), but it's UI needs to be more... professional IMHO ;)

Unfortunatelly Youtube is the only app officially supported by Dubel. Two other apps I tried with Dubel show ads anyway. And I use Youtube Vanced (more options) over official one...
[Android Apps and Games] don_dolarson:
How to configure it using PureVPN? Is it possible to use with each other? The app says "AdClear has lost VPN permissions" on first start and the on switch won't switch on.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Android won't allow two apps to use the VPN at once. You can use SOCKS5 Proxy with AdClear if PureVPN offers it.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Which apps? I'll investigate and see why. They should probably be blocked either way.
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
Opera beta and APKMirror
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Ah, then I guess I should ask what sites in Opera.
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
Wp.pl for example
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Ah, I'm seeing them too. The Polish filter may not cover these ads. I will see if we can block them. Thank you for reporting.
[Android Apps and Games] wonsky21:
I tried force https filtering on both apps, but APKMirror shows nothing, and Opera shows a warning about wrong certificate on every page, and sites are not loading properly.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I've been unable to replicate the warning from Opera, but try clearing APKMirror's cache or data after making sure it is enabled in Ad Blocking > Ad Blocking Apps. They should then be blocked (inside of Dubbel).
[Android Apps and Games] galgofa:
I have Mibox with Android 8 on board, the Dubbel for it is not available from playstore, does the adClear will work without Dubbel or please point where to download dubbel.apk. Main target is YouTube ads to filter.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey there! Sorry for the late response. We were on break for the holidays. There shouldn't be any restrictions on the play store for Dubbel except for being for 7+. You're unable to go to the store listing?
[Android Apps and Games] Technical:
Hi, is there any way to upgrade AdClear without using the external app Beta by Crashlytics?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
For beta testing, no, unfortunately.
[Android Apps and Games] Technical:
[MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION] Thanks, I would suggest a feature: AdGuard restarts automatically after a reboot, AdClear remains as a notification and you have to manually enable it. Both are set as "Always on" VPN in Android Pie settings.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes, the reboot feature hasn't been functioning properly for a while. It should be able to start automatically once we fix it.
[Android Apps and Games] vishalgaur789:
Bug/Issue new update: google search/internet not working

With the latest update of AdClear (9.0.0.279-ga)

I have to disconnect/connect frustratingly and continuously to stay connected to the internet.

Google chrome: can't google search (can't open any of the GOOGLE websites), they say no internet (I have to toggle adclear off and back on every single time).

Other websites open up but very slow.

I can't afford to do this, already i have to use firewall of adclear because one vpn can run at a time. I use ES File Explorer pro and can't afford to provide that baidu servant internet for even a second. Only way is to opt for firewall instead of your adblocker.

Currently I have to toggle off and on for about 1000 times a day.

Phone: Mi A1, running Android Pie.

AdClear's model I've mentioned in the very first line, that's *9.0.0.279-ga*
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sorry to hear that. This must be caused by HTTP/2 support that we just implemented. Try turning it off in Settings (it's enabled by default).
[Android Apps and Games] vishalgaur789:
Yes

I cross checked by turning it off and on 10 times and I confirm that it is due to HTTP/2 support. Resolved now.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I'm glad that helped (though it's disappointing to hear it isn't working correctly). Can you send in a bug report? I'd like to see what's causing that.
[Android Apps and Games] redwoodflyer:
Also had the same issue on my stock LG G5 - Google search wasn't working and many other things were slow. Disabled the http/2 thing and all is well
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sorry to hear that. We're doing a lot of tests right now to iron out what exactly is going wrong with it at the moment.
[Android Apps and Games] TaZeR369:
Just reading the updated privacy policy, to clarify if I understood it that you store our usernames and passwords and such if it goes through protected apps? If so is that then stored in encrypted format or how?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sorry for the late response!

No, that isn't something we would do intentionally, but there is a nonzero possibility. To theorize, if an app stored credentials in debug logs or if a URL has it in a query string, AdClear might pull that info, but that would be the other party's fault (and a very bad security practice on their end). You may already know, but we actively take steps to prevent acquiring sensitive information, like bypassing banking, shopping, and medical applications.
[Android Apps and Games] cnjax:
. Delete
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey! Just now seeing this (I was on vacation). Did you post in the wrong thread?
[Android Apps and Games] mahercs:
What's up with the new version? Every time I try to download it, the app force closes. Happens for my phone and my wife's.
[Android Apps and Games] Hedied4me:
Same problem here
[Android Apps and Games] reikar:
Downloads APK from homepage. The release notes mentioned this problem.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey Everybody.

We had a major bug with our update server that we didn't detect until it was too late. You can download the latest version from our site, or from our Github page: https://github.com/SEV.../AdClear/releases/tag/v9.3.0.421-ga

We'll put an APK up here as well in a few hours. I apologize for the inconvenience.
[Android Apps and Games] Hedied4me:
I spent an hour trying to download from the website unsuccessfully. It got to about 50% and then just slowed to a crawl and finally failed. I did try several times.
[Android Apps and Games] bmszabo:
I did a clean install; problem solved. Maybe not the nicest solution, but it works.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G955F met Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
From GitHub or our website?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We had broken the update mechanism, unfortunately. There didn't seem to be a non-invasive way to fix it, so unfortunately this was the best we could do.
[Android Apps and Games] Hedied4me:
The website. I've tired the GitHub link but it says "Not found". Maybe it's just my phone/browser.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
New XDA Build (Update Fix)

Hey all,

We've updated a new build to XDA that should fix the update issue that is occurring. Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience. We had an issue with our update server that has since been resolved. We're taking steps to ensure this does not occur again.

Download Link
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We've put it on XDA now. Perhaps that will work? I'll look into what's happening on Github.
[Android Apps and Games] mahercs:
Just to be sure I'm not accidentally going to a copycat site, are both adclear.com and seven.com yours? Because both appear to be the same thing, and I don't want to download a hacked apk if I happen to go to the wrong address
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes, they're both ours. I'm assuming you're going to seven.com on your phone and it looks the same. On desktops seven.com goes to our corporate site.

The reason we have two is because someone did try to do a copycat site on adclear.com a while back. If I were you, I'd continue to use seven.com :good:
[Android Apps and Games] StrangerWeather:
Hi, I have been using the app for years, but it force closes on android Q Beta. Anything that can be done about it? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hello! Funnily enough, I'm making support tickets right now for Android Q issues. We've been testing with the preview the past week or so.

Is it an immediate force close, or are you able to get into the UI?
[Android Apps and Games] StrangerWeather:
It's an immediate force close. :)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Oh no! I was going to see if you could send a bug report. Are you a beta user? If so we might have gotten crash data.

Edit: Also, if you are a beta user, you might try reinstalling the APK. Sometimes the Crashlytics beta app does that with downloads.
[Android Apps and Games] StrangerWeather:
Well I wasn't but I have now joined the beta and it still crashes immediately on launch. You probably have the crash data now?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes hopefully. I apologize for the instability. We're still dipping our toes into Q. You shopuld see rapid improvement before August.
[Android Apps and Games] StrangerWeather:
Brilliant, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] bjacker:
full screen video ads

wtf i dont know when they started but i hate them!! pop up anytime!! even when i unlock screen!! anything available to get rid of them? :D
[Android Apps and Games] cliff6056:
Snooze and Connectivity

While I did file a bug report through the app, I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing snooze issues, and if not maybe it's operator error on my part. AdClear is great and snooze makes a great difference on my Pixel 2 XL. However I noticed that while the app is enabled, with both ad and snooze active, that when the phone is awake, all is awesome, however when asleep, connections to Messages for Web, Findmydevice, and McAfee security all cease. So the logical solution would be to go into snooze app settings, and turn off snooze for those 3 apps. I found that made absolutely no difference. While phone asleep, these 3 apps would not connect until I turned on the screen. And so the predicament is that if I lose my phone, it will be asleep, and unreachable by FindMyDevice for either ring or locate.

These are the only apps I have discovered with this behaviour so far. Also, if I turn off snooze on the main screen, all is okay. Thoughts or similar behaviour?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hate to hear that! Are you using a lock screen app or some kind of cleaner/antivirus? Almost all of these are scams used to grab permissions and serve ads anywhere on the phone.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thank you very much for contacting us. We'll need to take a look at Snooze to see what could be causing this. Are you using any sort of performance helping settings on the phone itself?
[Android Apps and Games] cliff6056:
No, completely stock, Pie March update. Also removed McAfee. Also I turned off snooze for TuneinRadio to allow for playback during screen sleep, and no issues. Seems more like inbound traffic like ring and locate from FindmyDevice, or same from McAfee free. And while I can't tell exactly, when the screen goes off, works for a minute or two, and then not. Possibly deep sleep? Did a factory reset last night, still the same.

GSam battery is indicating with snooze on I am .2% per hour overnight which is great. Hence my desire to experiment with it.

Thanks for your time.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Glad to see it's working (note that AdClear messes with battery monitor readings by using Android's VPN). This is certainly a cause for concern. I've started going over your bug report and should hopefully find answers.
[Android Apps and Games] cliff6056:
FWIW I fired up my old Nexus 6 and behaviour seemed the same, FindMyDevice, after about 5 minutes, did not locate or ring the phone. That is with AdClear on, ads on, snooze on, but both ads and snooze turned off in the individual app settings. If I can provide any further information or be of assistance testing, let me know.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] bjacker:
unwanted video ads

so i uninstalled everything i had added in the last few weeks and STILL it's happening!! most of the ads open playstore for game download!! the ads seem timed every so many minutes/actions apart and are triggered by any action i take. this morning they have gotten worse!! now 2 ads play 1 after another and i cant x them out like before haf way thru!! i just looked n apps and it shows 2 google playstores!? 1 is 78mb the other 15mb! :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Uh oh. This sounds like it's malware. AdClear probably won't be able to help with these ads. You might want to restore a backup/flash your phone.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thank you very much. We're going to test it today and see if we can replicate. Based on this happening on both devices, I feel comfortable about assuming we can. I will certainly let you know if we need more info. Can you send a bug report from the Nexus 6 as well?
[Android Apps and Games] bjacker:
so i had downloaded MALWARE BYTES and if found nothing!! i had been running kaspersky free that found nothing!! maybe i'll try some other 1's seems like most have 4.5 star rating( if t's real!?) i did notice if i just hit the overview and re tap the app it's gone. just found a hidden app detector gonna try that first! :D
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Even though they're known companies, Android really doesn't allow an antivirus to do anything other than give you alerts that Android already has.
[Android Apps and Games] cliff6056:
Having done many resets trying to check this, I am confident that it is nothing to do with AdClear. So thanks for your time. I did find several forum topics elsewhere discussing Android and deep sleep preventing notifications. Maybe that is something to do with it.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Interesting. That's good to know. Snooze bypass actually does have a problem related to this, though. We've created a ticket and will hopefully have a fix for our next release (We're pushing an update today. Hopefully it'd be the next one after.)
[Android Apps and Games] bjacker:
vdeo ads

no luck so far and the latest ads some of them DISABLE my software buttons until ad PLAYS!! they all open in playstore!! :p
[Android Apps and Games] cfemen:
Hi!

im using AdClear with my old Android 6 Device and it works like a charm :3

And now i want to buy a new device, but the FAQ says on Android 7+ devices its not gonna work without Dubbel on some Apps (Youtube)

[MENTION=923329]adc[/MENTION]lear Devs : Maybe u can help me to decide which Device are perfectly working with AdClear+Dubbel?

Im thinking about a Motorola Moto G6 or Nokia 6.1

Thanks!

And keep up the good work!
[Android Apps and Games] Zaxx32:
Q:

Been using AdClear for a few weeks now and absolutely LOVE IT!

Quick Q:

Just switched from TrueCaller to Drupe. For some reason Drupe isn't showing up in AdClear.

No big deal really. Not seeing Drupe's ads yet so that's cool...lol

Edit: Found it...was all the way down at the end for some reason...
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Depending on the phone, AdClear might organize the app list by the app's package name rather than its actual name.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yeah, unfortunately you might need to flash your phone. Don't try to download any of the apps it sends you to.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Well, I'm not sure I can give a hardware recommendation, but there are some things to consider. If the phones are 64-bit, you'll need an AddOn for Dubbel in order for it to work. It is tiny in size and easy to install.

If price isn't an issue, the Nokia seems like the better phone, technically. With either phone, we can guarantee good performance with YouTube.
[Android Apps and Games] gorandroid:
Getting fcs upon opening youtube with 64 bit add-on installed, why so? Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We've been investigating crashes on YouTube that have popped up recently. What phone and OS are you on?
[Android Apps and Games] gorandroid:
Galaxy s7 edge and android 8.0.0.